The excitement around the Powerball lottery continues as the jackpot for the October 9, 2024 drawing reached an impressive $337 million, with a cash value of $165.9 million. Although no one hit the grand prize, several players across the U.S. still won substantial amounts. Let’s break down the winning numbers and the prize details.
Winning Numbers for October 9, 2024
- Main Numbers: 25, 32, 43, 53, 66
- Powerball: 10
- Power Play: 3x
While the jackpot went unclaimed, two players matched 5 numbers to win $1 million each. These winners were from California and Pennsylvania. With the Power Play feature, some lucky winners managed to triple their non-jackpot prizes, further boosting their rewards.
Prize Breakdown
Here’s a summary of the prizes won in the October 9 drawing:
| Prize Tier | Winners | Prize Amount | Power Play Winners | Power Play Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 + Powerball | 0 | Jackpot | 0 | Jackpot |
| 5 (without Powerball) | 2 | $1,000,000 | 0 | $2,000,000 |
| 4 + Powerball | 7 | $50,000 | 5 | $150,000 |
| 4 (without Powerball) | 259 | $100 | 68 | $300 |
| 3 + Powerball | 648 | $100 | 171 | $300 |
| 3 (without Powerball) | 15,717 | $7 | 4,831 | $21 |
| 2 + Powerball | 13,345 | $7 | 4,188 | $21 |
| 1 + Powerball | 108,642 | $4 | 34,370 | $12 |
| Powerball Only | 275,909 | $4 | 89,475 | $12 |
Colorado Highlights
Colorado residents, too, saw their fair share of excitement. With a healthy number of winners in the $50,000 tier, many walked away with prizes from smaller winnings to significant boosts from the Power Play feature. While no jackpot was claimed in the state, many still benefited from the drawing.
What’s Next?
With the jackpot continuing to grow, the next Powerball drawing promises to be another thrilling opportunity for players to win big. The jackpot has now climbed to $337 million, and with Power Play and Double Play options, players have even more chances to boost their winnings.
Remember, Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET. Stay tuned and make sure you check your numbers!
Good luck, and as always, play responsibly!
